Camp Mirage Brandon

Camp Mirage Brandon offers a fun, engaging, and flexible summer day camp experience for children ages 5–14. Owned and operated by local parents Ashley and Thomas Kelsey, Camp Mirage was designed to give families a summer camp that is exciting for kids while remaining flexible and convenient for parents.

Camp Mirage Brandon was proudly named Guide to Florida’s Best Summer Camps – Best of 2025.

Camp Mirage is hosted on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran School in Brandon, providing campers with spacious outdoor areas as well as ample indoor, air-conditioned space to beat the Florida summer heat. Camp Mirage Brandon is independently owned and operated and is not affiliated with or operated by Immanuel Lutheran School.

Campers enjoy a screen-free environment filled with hands-on activities, sports, creative projects, and team challenges that encourage imagination, movement, and friendships.

Camp Hours

Core Camp: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Before Camp Care: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
After Camp Adventures: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Camper to Counselor Ratios

Ages 5–6: 8:1
Ages 7–14: 10:1

Flexible À La Carte Camp

Camp Mirage operates on a flexible à la carte model, allowing families to register only for the camp weeks and hours they need.

Families can also take advantage of the Camp Mirage Family Membership, which offers discounted camp pricing and reduced hourly rates for before and after camp care.

Camp Themes

Creative Camps:
Hollywood Movie Making, YouTuber Camp, Lego Masters, Lego Minecraft, Disney Favorites, Crazy Crafts, Bedroom Makeover, Eras Tour Art Exploration, Business Bootcamp

Sports Camps:
Basketball, Soccer, Pickleball, Flag Football, Street Hockey

Adventure Camps:
Nerf Battle Royale, Nerf Zombie Apocalypse, Nerf Alien Encounter, Amazing Race, Wild Child, Floor is Lava, Camp Boomshakalaka

With 40+ themed camps, flexible scheduling, indoor and outdoor activities, and a screen-free environment, Camp Mirage Brandon creates a summer full of fun, friendships, and unforgettable memories.